City Point, Virginia. General Rufus Ingalls, U.S.A. (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Coffee Mug 11oz

City Point, Virginia. General Rufus Ingalls, U.S.A. (U.S. Civil War) City Point, Virginia, was a significant military supply and logistics center during the American Civil War, serving Union forces under Generals Ulysses S. Grant and George Meade. Among these officials was General Rufus Ingalls, an engineer officer who played a crucial role in the siege of Petersburg. City Point, located on the Appomattox River, was the site where Grant's Overland Campaign culminated with the unsuccessful Battle of Petersburg (June 1864 - April 1865). The area served as a hub for troop movements and supply lines to support the ongoing operations against Confederate forces in the region. General Rufus Ingalls was an essential figure in organizing and maintaining the vital railroad network connecting City Point with Washington, D.C., and other key locations. He supervised the construction of railroads, bridges, and military installations to sustain Union operations during the extended siege of Petersburg. Despite the strategic importance of City Point in the U.S. Civil War, it has since been overshadowed by more famous battlefields such as Gettysburg or Antietam. However, the site remains an essential part of understanding the overall strategy and logistical challenges faced by both Union and Confederate forces during this tumultuous period in American history.